Meet the Executive Board of Directors

The Executive Board of Directors are the spiritual overseers of the Apostolic Archives International, including the Ministerial Hall of Fame, Museum and Cultural Center for Ministerial Arts. The Apostolic Archives International is not a church! The organization is a historical repository and research center for Pentecostal studies and related events. Our goal is to collect, preserve, and maintain all historical records of interest, associated with the Apostolic Faith Movement over the past 100 years.

The Executive Directors have diverse Apostolic backgrounds. Our objective is to involve individuals from various Apostolic organizations including independant fellowships to serve the Archives in both, spiritual and physical guidance.

Dr. Gary W. Garrett resides in Joplin, Missouri. His administrative titles include:  Pastor of Grace Apostolic Church in Joplin. He is the founder and CEO of: the Apostolic Archives International; the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame; the Museum and Cultrual Center for Ministerial Arts; and the Apostolic Historians Association. Dr. Garrett is also the Chancellor of Heritage University, the institute of theological and historical studies for Pentecostal studies.

For over (20) years, Dr. Garrett has served as an ambassador  for the preservation of modern Pentecostalism.  He travels extensively throughout North America, connecting generations through historical presentations of vintage Pentecostal history. He has authored several books, and holds (11) prestegious degrees of Higher Education, including: Master of Theology; Doctor of Philosophy in Religion; Doctor of Historical Antiquities; Doctor of Ministry; Doctor of Theology; Doctor of Sacred Letters; including, two Doctor of Divinity degrees. 
 

Reverend James L. Kilgore resides in Houston, Texas. He is a member of the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame. He is also the Vice President of the Executive Board of Directors for the Apostolic Archives International Inc., and serves on the Ethics Committee for the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame. Rev. Kilgore pastored Life Tabernacle in Houston, Texas, for 50 years, where he now carries honors as Bishop Emeritus. Brother Kilgore is the former Assistant Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International, former Superintendent of the Texas, District, and former President of Texas Bible College in Houston, for which he helped establish.

Deborah "Spell" Garrett resides in Joplin, MO. She is Secretary of the Apostolic Archives International Inc. Deborah also serves on the Ethics Committee of the Ministerial Hall of Fame. She is involved in many of the activities pertaining to the business operations of the Archives.

Michael Riley resides in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He has been involved in the business operations of the  Apostolic Archives International since its inception in 1999. Today, Michael serves as a "Business Consultant" and a member of  the Executive Advisory  Board of the Apostolic Archives International. His dedication to the Archives is unprecidented, as well as his commitment to the over-all success and bell-being of the organization.

Reverend William J. Garrett resides in Joplin, MO. He is a member of the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame. He also serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the Apostolic Archives International Inc., and the Ethics Committee for the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame.  He is a former Chairman of the Apostolic Ministers Fellowship, serving two terms in that office. Elder Garrett is the Senior Pastor of Grace Apostolic Church in Joplin, Missouri.   

Reverend Nathaniel Paul Urshan resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he pastors. Nathaniel serves on the Executive Avisory Board of the Apostolic Archives International Inc., and the Ethics Committee for the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame. Nathaniel is also a member of the Apostolic Historians Association, which sponsors the annual (AAI) Heritage Conference. He is the grandson of Pioneer Evangelist, Reverend AD Urshan, and son of the late Bishop NA Urshan, who formerely served 23 years as General Superintendant for the UPCI in St. Louis, Missouri. Nathaniel's knowledge of modern Pentecostal history gives the Apostolic Archives International substantial credibility in its quest for excellence.

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Dr. Bernie Wade Sr. resides in Bedford, Kentucky where he serves as Presiding Bishop over the International Circle of Faith organization. He is also the Chancellor of ICOF Colleges and Seminaries. Recently Dr. Wade became a member of the Executive Board of Directors for the Apostolic Archives International Inc. He also serves on the Ethics Committee for the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame, and is a lifetime member of the Apostolic Historians Association.                      

Bishop James A. Johnson is a member of the Ministerial Hall of Fame. He also serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the Apostolic Archives International Inc., and the Nominating Committee for the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame.  Bishop Johnson is also the former Presiding Prelate of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. He is an Apostolic Author, Senior Pastor of Bethesda Temple in St. Louis, Missouri, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Urshan Graduate School of Theology in St. Louis, Mo.

Reverend Mark Grisham resides in Houston, Texas, and serves on the Executive Avisory Board of the Apostolic Archives International Inc., and the Ethics Committee for the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame. Mark is a former Instructor at Jackson College of Ministry in Jackson, Mississippi. He has ministered in 50 countries, and served under the leadership of Bishop Tommy Craft and Bishop James L. Kilgore. Mark has pastored in Houston, Texas, and served as assistant pastor in Jackson, Mississippi. Mark's association with such Apostolic organizations as: The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World; The Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith; The United Pentecostal Church International; The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and others, endears him to the many historical programs associated with the Apostolic Archives International.

Dr. Talmadge L. French resides in Elk Grove, California, where he is Provost of the Apostolic School of Theology, in Sacramento, California, as well as an instructor of biblical language at Patten University, Oakland, California. He also presides as the Director of the fully accredited Apostolic School of Theology Graduate Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ancient Language (Greek) and a Master of Arts degree in New Testament Theology. Dr. French is a Ph.D candidate at the University of Birmingham, England. Dr. French is beginning his first tenure as a member of the Executive Advisory Board of the Apostolic Archives International.

Bishop Richard Allmon resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he is pastor of Full Gospel United Pentecostal Church. He also serves as Presbyter at Large over the Louisiana District of the UPCI. Bishop Allmon serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the Apostolic Archives International, and the Nominating Committee for the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame.

Dr. Lamonte McNeese resides in Clarksville, Tennessee, where he is the founder and chancellor of Apostolic Bible College. He has over 25 years of apostolic pastoral experience, coupled with 3 earned degrees, BBS, MBS, and A Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Ph.D). McNeese is the Historian for the First Apostolic Council of Kentucky & Tennessee (PAW). He is the author of 5 books and holds memberships in a number of national ministerial organizations, to include the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the Apostolic Historians Association. As founder and CEO of L. McNeese Ministries, Dr. McNeese is the overseer of 6 non-profit community service agencies. Dr. McNeese serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the Apostolic Archives International, and the Nominating Committee for the Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame.